Continued Education
Training Older Adults Level 2
**Training Older Adults - Level 2** is an advanced curriculum designed to build upon foundational knowledge and provide professionals with deeper expertise in creating specialized, dynamic, and progressive programs for older adults. This program emphasizes advanced techniques and considerations for working with aging populations who have diverse goals and health profiles. Key components include:
### **Advanced Curriculum Topics:**
1. **Functional Fitness and Movement Patterns**
- Advanced exercises to improve activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Integrating dynamic balance, agility, and coordination training
- Functional movement screening and corrective strategies
2. **Chronic Disease Management**
- Exercise programming for individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and COPD
- Case studies and individualized approaches for multi-morbidity management
3. **Cognitive Health and Neuroplasticity**
- The role of exercise in promoting cognitive function and mental clarity
- Incorporating brain-boosting activities into physical training
4. **Strength and Power Training**
- Safe and effective methods for improving muscular strength, endurance, and power in older adults
- Techniques to prevent sarcopenia and enhance bone density
5. **Rehabilitation and Recovery**
- Post-rehabilitation exercise programs for clients recovering from surgery, injuries, or illness
- Partnering with physical therapists for integrated care
6. **Holistic Wellness Approaches**
- Incorporating mindfulness, meditation, and stress management techniques
- Strategies for promoting better sleep and overall emotional well-being
7. **Advanced Communication and Coaching Techniques**
- Motivational interviewing and behavior change models tailored to older adults
- Building self-efficacy and long-term adherence
8. **Program Design and Progression**
- Developing progressive exercise plans that adapt as clients age and improve
- Advanced monitoring and tracking of progress